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17 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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Dance Performance | The Nutcracker by Saint Louis Ballet (virtual)


Enjoy The Nutcracker presented by Saint Louis Ballet in a virtual format. Act One is filled with performance more footage from last year's production and Act Two brings you brand new footage filmed specifically for this virtual event with safety in mind for the performers and no audience. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 am
Free

Play | A Christmas Carol: Timeless Play (virtual)


Follow Ebenezer Scrooge's journey through time with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future more as he learns about redemption, kindness, and compassion. Filled with music and mirth, this timeless play is recommended for all ages and is fun for the whole family to enjoy. The event will be streaming through Dec 31st. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 am
Free

Workshop | Career and Resilience Coaching: One-On-One Session (by phone or virtual)


Need to get your career back on track? Book a phone or virtual appointment with a Career or Resilience more coach. A wide range of appointment dates and times are available: - Skype Career Coaching: Get help with resumes & cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, Interview preparation and general career direction Career Coaching sessions held via Skype. - Career Coaching via Phone: Get help with resumes & cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, Interview preparation and general career direction Career coaching sessions held over the phone. - Resilience Coaching: Connect with a coach if you need support in building your mental resilience and a plan of action for now and the future. Your coach will reach out to you before the session and ask how you want to connect: Skype, Zoom or by phone - Resume & Cover Letter Formatting: get help in formatting/retyping resumes and cover letters. The staff will contact you via email to arrange a virtual meeting. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Walking Tour at Major Midtown Square (in-person)


Join in for an enjoyable walking tour and learn about a successfully transformation of "Needle Park" more of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Fair | Winter Village: Holiday Shops, Ice Skating and More (in-person)


This Winter Village is Manhattan's winter wonderland. European inspired open-air market hosts artisans more from New York City and around the world. Holiday shops are housed in custom-designed kiosks. Ice rink is open daily 8 am - 10 pm; skate for free with your own skates, or rent for a fee; reservations required. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Barre Class: Elements of Ballet, Yoga, and Pilates (virtual)


Inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and pilates, barre is a low-impact workout that focuses on high-intensity more movements designed to strengthen and tone your body. Each Wed at 12 pm. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in a Park (in-person)


Join in for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching the jugglers put their skills more to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided and regularly sanitized. Participants are encouraged to: Wear face coverings at all times Maintain at least six feet of distance between fellow participants at all times Use the park's hand-washing stations to wash hands before and after juggling Refrain from juggling back-and-forth with others less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | The Nutcracker Vignettes by New York Theatre Ballet (virtual)


Experience the magic of Keith Michael's The Nutcracker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Intro to Coding (virtual)


Explore the programming languages that power the web and write your first line of code. During this more introductory workshop, explore the building blocks of the web — HTML and CSS — and learn how you can apply these programming languages to develop your own simple sites. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Book Club | Sci-Fi and Fantasy: A Christmas Carol (virtual)


This monthly online book discussion features science fiction and fantasy reads, both classic and contemporary. more December's title is Charles Dickens' classic gaslamp holiday fantasy A Christmas Carol! less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, and More (virtual)


Horn player from the Berliner Philharmoniker Sarah Willis hosts a concert of performances created by more the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) and NYO2 specifically for audiences online. The event will feature musical masterworks including selections from Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and Valerie Coleman’s Umoja as well as a unique adaptation of Grieg’s Morning Mood from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 and excerpts from Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Concert | Holiday Concert: Georgia on my Mind and Original Piano Music (virtual)


Pianist Marta Brankovich presents a diverse program that includes composers from Greece, Slovenia, and more the United States, and a jazz performance of the piece Georgia on my Mind transcribed for solo piano. The concert will reflect on this year's troubles and hopes in a mostly neo-classical/post-romantic sound, performed on a vintage piano from Marta's performance studio. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | R&B Hits of the 90's-00's (outdoors, in-person)


Step back in time with live music featuring 90s+00s R&B cover by Sanduba (Portuguese slang for "a sandwich"), more led by Arnaldo Buzack and Julie Schatz (Lady Beatz). Take a seat in the courtyard and enjoy the show. Food and drinks are available for purchase. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | A Very Jazzy Holiday: "Outstanding band.... Exceptional vocalist and songwriter" - Wall Street Journal (virtual)


"New York City's darling" - Time Out NY Vocalist, composer, band leader Svetlana & The New York Collective more present a holiday concert. Svetlana's sound blends swing, straight-ahead jazz and original material. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$3

Tour | Garment District History Tour: Fashion, Immigrants, Child Labor, Triangle Factory Fire, Gangsters (virtual)


"Walk" the streets of the Garment District with your tour guide. Topics included: - Your guide's personal more experiences in the fashion industry/district over the last half century: changes in fashion through the years; - Immigrants and the growth of the NYC apparel industry: factories and workers; visit into several factories over the years; - The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911: unions and gangsters; - How the Garment District of today relocated to its current location: Fashion Ave and The Fashion Walk of Fame; - A look into the future of the garment industry. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Ballet Hispanico's Holiday Celebration (virtual)


Ballet Hispanico, one of the leading American dance companies, presents its signature work Club Havana. more It is a celebration of Cuban music and dance with the Afro-Cuban legacies of the conga, rumba, mambo, and cha cha rhythms. The show will feature special guests who have worked with the company from the past 20 years. "Divinely elegant." - Dance Magazine "Club Havana is a silky, sexy joy." - The New York Times less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Performance | Burlesque, Comedy, Music and Variety Artists (virtual)


TRiPTease Burlesque is a weekly burlesque and variety show in LA. Enjoy a rotating weekly mix of burlesque, more comedy, music, variety artists, and more. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 pm
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